Women's Inner Shift
Pickleball Academy.
Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
January 6–14, 2026
Play. Recharge. Transform.
Women’s Pickleball Retreat I Tamarindo, Costa Rica I Jan 6-12th, 2026
Imagine playing pickleball steps away from the ocean, laughing with new friends over tropical drinks, and watching the sunset after a day of challenge and renewal.
This is your invitation to escape the ordinary and experience the extraordinary: 9 days in Costa Rica combining JOY, play, personal growth and community.
We’re thrilled to invite you to a one-of-a-kind, transformational experience: The Inner Shift Academy in stunning Costa Rica!
What makes this trip special?
🌺 Magical Costa Rica
Tamarindo, nestled along Costa Rica’s stunning Pacific coast, is a tropical paradise where golden beaches meet warm ocean breezes and jungle landscapes. This vibrant town pulses with the energy of pura vida—a way of life that embraces joy, simplicity, and connection. It’s the perfect setting to recharge your spirit, spark adventure, and build meaningful bonds that last far beyond the trip.
🌴 First-Class Accommodations
Relax, recharge, and indulge in luxury. You’ll stay in a stunning private mansion complete with our own pool, spacious rooms, and serene surroundings. Savor daily chef-prepared breakfasts and three gourmet dinners designed to nourish and delight. Lounge by the private pool or soak up the sun at an exclusive beach club—your comfort is our priority.
🦋 Refueling & Adventure
Reignite your spirit with unforgettable experiences—set sail on a catamaran cruise, explore the rich wildlife on an estuary tour, and unwind by the pool or on sun-soaked beaches. Swim in the warm ocean waters and browse vibrant local markets for a taste of culture and connection. Check out the detailed itinerary here.
🧘 Calm to Chaos, Chaos to Calm Training
Master the “Chaos to Calm and the Calm to Chaos” strategies with pickleball coaches Tracy Wilcox, Kelly Mada, Blake McMurray. Meet your coaches here. You’ll improve your confidence in pressure moments, build offensive and defensive skills, and learn to thrive in fast-paced rallies. We learn to dictate the game.
❤️ A Community to Grow With
Find comfort in knowing you’re not alone—we’re here to encourage one another and grow side by side.
This is a community of women building confidence, camaraderie, and meaningful friendships.
😎 Strengthen Your Inner Game
This isn’t about your serve–it’s about your ability to shift your mind. Through the Positive Intelligence program, you’ll uncover how hidden “saboteurs” interfere with your confidence, the learn brain-based stategies to shift toward clarity, calm, and flow–on and off the court.
Positive Intelligence
Why do we use Positive Intelligence in our pickleball training?
Because for most of us, what holds us back isn’t just footwork or technique—it’s what’s going on between our ears.
When players get stuck in frustration, self-doubt, perfectionism, or comparison… it doesn’t matter how clean their third shot is. The joy disappears. The confidence wavers. And the growth stalls.
Positive Intelligence helps us change that.
It gives us tools to notice our thought patterns, interrupt those unhelpful voices (we call them “saboteurs”), and shift into a mindset that’s calm, creative, confident, and connected. That mindset—the “Sage”—makes all the difference.
PQ isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about building mental muscles so we can meet the moment with more power, peace, and presence. Whether that moment is a 9-9 game or a tough day off the court.
And the best part? Once you learn to apply these tools on the pickleball court… they start showing up everywhere. In parenting, relationships, leadership, and just how you talk to yourself throughout the day.
That’s why we use PQ in our training. Because it’s not just about playing better.
It’s about living better—with more joy, resilience, and freedom.
Ready To Reserve Your Spot?
Ready to say yes to adventure, friendship, growth, and fun in Costa Rica?
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The final payment is due October 2, 2025